Whitespotted greenling (Hexagrammos stelleri) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 0–300 m.
Scientific name: Hexagrammos stelleri · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 48 cm
The whitespotted greenling is a demersal hexagrammid found near rocks, pilings and eelgrass beds, ranging from the intertidal zone down to 300 m. It feeds on worms, crustaceans and small fishes. Maximum length is about 48 cm total length. It is a minor commercial species, a gamefish and a public aquarium fish. Fishing vulnerability is moderate at 41 of 100 and resilience medium; no IUCN assessment is recorded for it.
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